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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.60, 1,092.18 and 618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.60, 1,092.18 and 618.20 is: 854.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.60 : 1,092.18 = 618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.60/1,092.18 = 618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.60x = 1,092.18 × 618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.60x = 675,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,185.68/790.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.02

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